International Womens Day is celebrated on 8th March every year at State level and also at District level through Department. In observance of this day the Department announces the Kittur Rani Chennamma award to Institutiions and individuals who are working in the field of women development for the period of at least 5 year. The award given to Institution consists of a cash prize of Rs.50,000/- and a citation and the individual award consists of a cash prize of Rs.25,000/- and a citation.